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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.44, 1,706.22 and 987.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.44, 1,706.22 and 987.96 is: 1,362.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.44 : 1,706.22 = 987.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.44/1,706.22 = 987.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.44x = 1,706.22 × 987.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.44x = 1,685,677.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,677.11/1,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.23

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